Saturday, 23 February 2019

We are proud to be offering a special weaving workshop- One Warp/Two Scarves with artist Anita Mayer!

Wednesday April 10th
and Thursday April 11th, 9-4 each day
To register, or for questions, email lhguild@yahoo.com as spaces are limited!

Participants will weave two scarves one featuring free-form tapestry and the other fabric rya knots. Each scarf will be 8" wide and two yards long (a total warp of six yards so additional samples can be woven). Students need to arrive at class with a four harness loom warped
and ready for weaving (a limited number of looms may be available for rent from the guild, please contact us at lhguild@yahoo.com)

The first day will feature the tapestry scarf with bands of tapestry at each end with the middle section woven in plain weave and on the second day the focus will be on a rya knot scarf with panels of knots at each end of that scarf.

Full details will be provided students regarding yarns, materials, and warping instructions. A FOUR HARNESS FLOOR LOOM pre-warped loom is strongly recommended for this workshop to ensure that students complete the scarves. If a table loom is used, it is likely only one scarf will be completed although students could begin the second one and complete it at home. If time allows, extra warp at the end of the second scarf will be used for small samples of loops, raanau, and methods for blending colors.

A color lecture will be part of the course showing ways to successfully select and use colors in weaving.

COST
Members: $175
Non-members: $225

With over 50 years of creative experience, formal study, and
extensive travel, Anita’s garments feature her signature color work and
rich hand embroidery, beading, printing, and couched cord
embellishments. Anita believes there should be something magical and
unique about what is worn each day and wants to share this concept with
others.Anita’s work has been included in national and international shows
and she presents lectures and workshops throughout the United States and
Canada. She has published three books, three monographs, and is a
frequent contributor to national magazines.

Friday, 22 February 2019

Come join us for these fun, informative sessions that give participants a *taste* of weaving! Learn the basics and even weave a sample. If you would like to continue weaving after the sessions, you can join our guild as a member and have access to our studio, expertise, library and projects. Not to mention we have a great group of weavers of all levels!

About us

The Lethbridge Handicraft Guild promotes weaving through educational and collaborative opportunities. The guild operates as a cooperative and is located at Casa. The guild also offers a mentorship program for anyone wishing to explore this craft.

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Upcoming Events

Monthly Meetings - Third Tuesday of every month, beginning at 7pm, excluding July, August and December. PUBLIC WELCOME! Our room is on the top floor of Casa, ask the front desk if you are unable to find us.

(Casa 230-8th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta)

Taste of Weaving 2019 -

Want to learn how to weave? Learn how from the Lethbridge Handicraft Guild of Weavers! Taste of Weaving is an introductory course with hands on learning. Students practice the concepts on our looms and will take home their weaving samples at the end of the course.